everything else Flashcards
1
Q
3 kidney layers
A
- renal cortex
- renal medulla
- renal pelvis
2
Q
3 nephron steps
A
- gloerular filtration
- tubular reabsorption
- tubular secretion
3
Q
renal tubule 4 parts
A
- proximal convoluted tubule
- nephron loop (of Henle)
- distal convoluted tubule
- collecting duct
4
Q
glomerulus
A
filters blood in kidneys
5
Q
vasopressin
A
from pituitary gland
helps body retain water and stay hydrated
6
Q
rugae
A
folds when bladder is collapsed
7
Q
meiosis
A
forms gamete cells (haploid)
8
Q
atresia
A
programmed self destruction
9
Q
hypothalamus hormones
A
GNrH sends signal to pituitary
10
Q
pituitary hormones
A
FSH and LH
11
Q
corpus luteum
A
left over follicle that produces progesterone, estrogen, and inhibin (stops FSH and LH)
12
Q
stratum functionalis
A
layer that sheds w period
13
Q
sertoli cells
A
sustenocytes, nourish developing sperm cells
14
Q
leydig cells
A
secrete testosterone in testis
15
Q
acrosome
A
cap on head of sperm
